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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnon Kingstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingstown has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Arnon Kingstown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Baker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnon Kingstown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingstown fails with the takedown.
Kingstown has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker fails to pull guard.
Baker gets control of Kingstown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingstown wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is trying to control the position but Kingstown postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstown stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to sweep here but Kingstown controlling him for the moment.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Kingstown from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kingstown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is looking for a kimura but Kingstown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baker to get the leverage.
Kingstown trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown trying to control from the bottom.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Kingstown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker controlling the action here.
Kingstown is not content to let Baker control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown keeping hold of Baker's head, controlling as best he can.
Baker is working for a kimura but Kingstown is defending it quite comfortably.
Kingstown wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker checks a low kick from Kingstown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kingstown misses with a takedown attempt
so Baker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baker trying to move into half guard but instead Kingstown has managed to sweep!
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Kingstown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker working a defensive guard but Kingstown passes into half guard.
Kingstown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Baker is looking to control Kingstown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Kingstown wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to control but Kingstown is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingstown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker scores a takedown into full mount!
Baker is working for a guillotine from mount but Kingstown frees his head quite easily.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingstown wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker looking to control but Kingstown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kingstown working to try and regain half guard.
Kingstown tries to lock up and control but Baker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kingstown is now in Baker's guard. A big mistake from Baker there, giving up the dominant position!
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Kingstown from controlling successfully.
Kingstown pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker wants to hit a switch here but Kingstown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baker there!
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingstown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Kingstown isn't that keen on the idea.
Kingstown trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kingstown looking to control.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingstown is keeping the position for now.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker works his way into side control.
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kingstown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kingstown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingstown is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Baker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Bryan Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baker wants to control but Kingstown is keeping him busy.
Bryan Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kingstown is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingstown avoid being mounted?
Kingstown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Kingstown is defending well.
Kingstown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker is trying to control. Kingstown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingstown keeps working.
Baker is pressing down on Kingstown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kingstown is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
Baker wants to control but Kingstown is keeping him busy.
Kingstown actively working from the bottom here.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Kingstown is defending the position.
Kingstown is looking to escape.
Kingstown is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kingstown misses with a leg kick
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is pushing down on Kingstown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kingstown is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingstown's head.
Baker trying to pass the guard but Kingstown defending well.
Kingstown trying to control but Baker postures up.
Kingstown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingstown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kingstown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingstown wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Kingstown is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingstown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingstown tries to clinch up
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Baker clearly takes that round.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingstown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a shoot takedown. Kingstown fights it but they end up in guard.
Baker trying to control but Kingstown is working from the bottom.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingstown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingstown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
Kingstown keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker has managed to clinch.
Kingstown lands a shoulder strike.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kingstown walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baker moves out of range as Kingstown strikes.
Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingstown is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingstown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Baker is trying to work for a kimura but Kingstown is defending well.
Baker prevents Kingstown from standing back up.
Baker is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker trying to control the pace.
Baker passes to side control.
Kingstown is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker wants to control for a moment but Kingstown uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingstown passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face as Kingstown controls the position.
Kingstown trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Baker had his way with Arnon Kingstown in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingstown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingstown is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Kingstown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baker trying to control but Kingstown is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Kingstown.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Kingstown is trying to keep Baker in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker avoids the body shot from Kingstown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker swinging wilding here.
Kingstown misses with the combination.
Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingstown sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Kingstown is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to pass to full mount but Kingstown defends it.
Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Kingstown defends the submission attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kingstown wants to get back to full guard.
Kingstown is not content to let Baker control the position.
Kingstown wants to get back to his feet.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bryan Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kingstown with a poor takedown
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kingstown's guard.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arnon Kingstown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Baker!
Bryan Baker is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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